In the bustling world of Manhattan, a charismatic young man named Paul enters the lives of a wealthy couple, the Kittredges, posing as a friend of their son, who is supposedly in college. With a mix of charm and persuasion, he manages to infiltrate their luxurious existence, slipping into elite social events and enjoying the comforts of their home. As Paul becomes a central figure in their lives, his presence begins to reveal the insecurities and fractures in the Kittredges' relationship.
However, what starts as a game of seduction soon becomes more complicated. The secrets and lies that both sides have been avoiding begin to surface. As the Kittredges find themselves ensnared in Paul’s web of manipulation and deceit, they also start to question their own identity and connections in a superficial and dehumanizing world.
The story culminates in a series of surprising twists, intertwining themes of social class, the search for genuine connection, and the complexities of personal identity. With a star-studded cast including Will Smith, Stockard Channing, and Donald Sutherland, the film challenges perceptions of human relationships and the fragility of appearances, leaving the audience pondering how well we truly know the people around us.